Nanaimo Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank

Thanks to funding from the City of Nanaimo’s share of provincial gaming revenue, over 8,000 people a year directly benefit by accessing one of the Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank depots in Nanaimo. Additionally over 45 non-profits and schools get access to free food.

“If you need good food, don’t be shy. Loaves & Fishes food bank in Nanaimo recognizes that there’s a need for good food and fills it,” says retiree Joyce Lautermilch, a former food bank client and now a regular volunteer with Loaves and Fishes.

“When times are tough, it’s one less thing to worry about. Getting a hamper sustains you with good food so that you are eating properly.”

In 2016, Loaves & Fishes received $90,000 in funding from the City of Nanaimo’s share of gaming revenues, which was put towards purchasing their new warehouse. Prior to that funding was used to purchase a refrigerated five-ton truck.